IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD

Human Resource Office (HRO)

4794 Farman St, Bldg. 442

Boise, Idaho 83705-8112

Telephone: 208-272-4220

http://inghro.idaho.gov/

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE: / IT Specialist (CUSTSPT)
GS-2210-11
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: / 10-110
OPENING DATE: / 09 July 2010
CLOSING DATE: /
29 July 2010
SALARY: / GS-11 $59,339 - $77,138
DUTY LOCATION: / Boise, ID (J6)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: / All current members in the Idaho National Guard

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:

/ Excepted / Indefinite: Warrant Officer, Enlisted

***This appointment will be Indefinite. If a current Technician is selected, tenure will be retained.

Selectee may convert to permanent status at a later date without further competition

COMPATIBLE MILITARY FIELD:

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WO: 250N, 251A

Enlisted: 25B, 25D, 25U, 25Y, 25Z

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary interface between the incumbent’s assigned organization and all information systems customers associated with the C4 mission. Responsible for management of the organization’s customer support help desk and maintenance of the workload accounting database using help desk software.
A complete description of duties and responsibilities can be found in Position Description #90037W00 or #90037E00.

1) HOW TO APPLY:

(a)  Application forms and announcements are available at the Human Resources Office (HRO), 4794 Farman Street, Building 442, Gowen Field, Boise Idaho, 83705-8112 and Internet address http://inghro.idaho.gov. Application packets must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date to the address listed above.

(b)  All applications packages must include the following documents:

(1)  A signed resume with dates or an OF 612 or an SF 171. At a minimum, your date of birth, social security number and MOS/AFSC must be included.

(2)  Your responses, on a separate sheet of paper, to the Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) statements listed in the Qualifications Requirements (paragraph 2) of this announcement.

(3)  SF 181 Race and National Origin form. This form is used for statistical purposes only and is not a factor in the selection process. All information is held in strict confidence.

(c)  Submit applications to the above address. Law prohibits the use of official government postage-paid envelopes for personal business.

(d)  Always keep a copy for your personal records.

2) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Address all KSA statements on a separate sheet of paper and submit with the application. Include all civilian and military experience that is relevant to the advertised position. Include span of time experience covers by months/years. The following knowledge, skills and abilities will also be used to qualify applicants.

1. Knowledge of the policies and procedures that apply to the various communications networks used by the Idaho National Guard throughout the state of Idaho.

2. Knowledge and experience with the following: HelpStar8.x, Windows AGM Vista, Microsoft Office Software, Active Directory and DameWare.

3. Ability to diagnose and correct malfunctions with various automation hardware systems.

4. Ability to analyze customer requests, prioritize projects and provide appropriate and timely solutions to the customer.

5. Ability to interpret and insure compliance with various DA, NGB and IDARNG regulations, directives and taskings.

6. Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions to non-technical end users.

Other Requirements:

(b) Candidates must possess a valid State driver’s license.

(c) General: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that require a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

(d) Specialized: Specialized experience requirements are determined locally by identifying types of skills, knowledge’s and abilities needed for the specific type of work to be done.

Excepted Service: Experience required to be fully qualified as GS-11 is 36 Months.

3) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

(a) Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS/AFSC and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position. Excepted technicians are also required to comply with military standards and wear the appropriate uniform. Some travel may also be required.

(b) Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

(c) Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. CHANGE: Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

(d) All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

(e) Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

(f) The selectee will be required to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. (Public Law 99-6603)

(g) The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran's Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

4) PERSONNEL OFFICER CERTIFICATION: The title, series, grade, duties and responsibilities are complete and accurate as written and a current or projected vacancy exists as advertised.

//original signed//

LEANN M. REID, MSgt, IDANG

Human Resource Specialist (Staffing)